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LOL--That MUST be it! Lack of oxygen. (I speak for myself and no one else!! ) TPM Sister #102
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Actually, I think the questions are intertwined with one another and I agree--I think there is a disconnect between what tunnel goers and tunnel instructors/coaches believe their roles to be. As far as I'M concerned, it's a perfectly legitimate part of the discussion. As you point out, what is "above and beyond" all depends upon where the baseline is. It's what I alluded to earlier today--we (SVCO flyers, anyway) have always received what is probably considered "coaching" from our "instructors," so we think that's the norm. It makes sense to me to talk about this hand-in-hand with tipping. TPM Sister #102
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I'm so sorry. Grief can be like that. One day you're doing fine, and the next it's just all out of kilter. Hang in there! TPM Sister #102
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LOL--Okay, you'll have to give me a list of what everybody likes. All I specifically remember is that Brad doesn't drink coffee. I'm surprised you didn't go for my tip-with-lottery-tickets idea. Then it really IS "tipping whatever!" (And just for the record, I wouldn't do that! ) TPM Sister #102
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I'm not worried about coaching during league. (And, btw, thanks for saying "non-skydivers" instead of "whuffos" because I think I'm now the only one who qualifies for that title except for perhaps one other person who is there periodically.
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I can't speak for other tunnels, but I would guess that one reason people may expect coaching at SVCO is that it's what we've received since day one, without special request. That's a nice thing. In fact, we don't necessarily just get "coaching" from whoever comes into the tunnel with us. It's not uncommon that the person driving is watching and offering suggestions as to how to make something work. I know Jason (and most everyone else, at one time or another) has done that for me.
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LOL--good name! Poor Francis must be getting hungry if it has been three months. TPM Sister #102
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What's your snake's name? Another rat, soon to be broken-hearted at being torn from her love. At least she'll be alive! TPM Sister #102
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Maybe your snake secretly wants to go vegetarian. TPM Sister #102
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I once went to a lunch with a client and one of our partners. Fell down the steps at the restaurant, right in front of everyone. SPECTACULAR! Good news is, I lived to laugh about it. TPM Sister #102
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He looks great! I hope he gets to stay. TPM Sister #102
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I don't practice family law, or I might have had a better chance at meeting your brother. I'm sorry I missed out. He sounds exceptional and that is the kind of person our profession needs. Still, I know he was much, much more than his profession and that your heart is going to need a long time to heal. My best to you and your family as you begin the process of moving forward. Julie TPM Sister #102
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LOL--I think you're BOTH communicating well. And thanks, too, Scubadivemaster, for an actual number! I can understand why a lot of people might not want to name a price but it's nice to know what others are doing.
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They are remarkably good communicators when they want to be, and they are dumb as posts when that's to their advantage, too. TPM Sister #102
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Okay. I'm good with that. Thanks, guys. TPM Sister #102
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LOL--well, thank you. I am just trying to get it right. My instructors DO put out a lot of effort for me and I appreciate it. I notice when they give 110% (which is more often than not), and that happens before they ever know whether they're going to get a tip or how much it might be. So, while I don't necessarily know that I can pay $20 every week when we have league, I am going to make it a point to tip SOMEthing. If it's not $20 or more, please don't be offended. It's my way of trying to be consistent while giving something I can afford. TPM Sister #102
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About to get my ass kicked on a track in Singapore...
Jewels replied to ntrprnr's topic in The Bonfire
LOL! Well, I don't run ANYWHERE and certainly not when the temps are in the 90s. If I had tried that, they would've had me on oxygen at the end of the first turn. I think it's great that you did it at all. Forget the numbers. TPM Sister #102 -
About to get my ass kicked on a track in Singapore...
Jewels replied to ntrprnr's topic in The Bonfire
And??! How did it go? Doesn't really matter. Kudos for just doing it in the first place. TPM Sister #102 -
What excellent moves you have! (Wait, that doesn't sound right. . . .) DANCE moves, that's it! TPM Sister #102
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Curses! Now *I* want one! TPM Sister #102
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QuoteWhen Colin Firth comes back and says in bad Portuguese to Lucia Moniz that he wants to marry her in Love, Actually. I lose my shit every time. Quote I cry when the "not too young to be in love" boy comes back up the jetway with thumbs up. But I'm not a guy . . . so I suppose that's irrelevant. Good movie, though. Ooo--that, and Apollo 13. I cry every time when they make it back . . . like I don't know it all works out in the end. TPM Sister #102
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LOL--YES, it absolutely counts!! Thanks. That's the kind of information that is helpful, too. (Definitely want to see the video. Can we show it on the big screen at the front desk???) TPM Sister #102
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NICE! You have definitely earned a celebration. Get the sleep first and then go wear yourself out again. TPM Sister #102
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Stop, stop, stop! I did not ask because of any one specific situation and it's not my goal to set off the fireworks. I genuinely asked so I could get a feel for what the going rates are. I've never heard a rule of thumb and from what I can tell, tips are all over the board. I'm just trying to find the dollar amount that I can handle and that would be reasonable from the instructors' perspective. Let's just assume, for purposes of this thread, that I want to give a tip whether it's expected or not and I'm looking for the right number. No ulterior motives here, guys. Otherwise, I think I'd rather go back to arguing about what happens if the power fails. TPM Sister #102
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You're so bad!! That's not what I meant. TPM Sister #102